Russian drone hits multi-storey building in Kirovohrad Oblast: fire breaks out, three people injured
A Russian drone hit a high-rise building in the city of Dolynska, Kropyvnytskyi district, Kirovohrad Oblast, on the night of 17-18 February, causing a fire to break out and injuring one adult and two children.
Source: Andrii Raikovych, Head of Kirovohrad Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote from Raikovych: "A difficult night for Kirovohrad Oblast. An enemy drone hit a high-rise building in Dolynska. There are three casualties – a mother and two children. They were immediately provided with medical aid. The older girl did not need hospitalisation."
Aftermath of the attack
Photo: Andrii Raikovych's Telegram
Details: Raikovych added that residents of 38 apartments were evacuated from the building.
Aftermath of the attack
Photo: Andrii Raikovych's Telegram
The published photos show that a fire broke out in the building after the hit.
Currently, the relevant services continue to work at the scene.
Aftermath of the attack
Photo: Andrii Raikovych's Telegram
Raikovych said that Russian attack drones also attacked the Kropyvnytskyi district, but there were no casualties.
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